Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVLIN | Pat (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18308 | ||
| DEVLIN | Peter | 1924 | Garrallan Pit | Cumnock | Pit Bottomer | 18309 | |
| DEVLIN | Peter | 1960 | Auchincruive, Nos 4 & 5 Pits | Prestwick | Coal Miner (Brusher) | 18310 | |
| DEVLIN | William | 1939 | 30 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Machineman | 18311 |
| DEVLI | John | 1907 | 38 | Cobbinshaw | Cobbinshaw | Miner | 18297 |
| DEVINE | Benjamin | 1906 | 25 | Chilton | Chilton | Hewer | 18275 |
| DEVINE | Bernard | 1923 | 36 | Dechmont | Cambuslang | Machineman | 18276 |
| DEVINE | David William (injured) | 1932 | 21 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 18277 |
| DEVINE | Dennis (injured) | 1930 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractor | 18278 | |
| DEVINE | Francis (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18279 | ||
| DEVINE | George (injured) | 1940 | 14 | Lea Green | St Helens | Cutter Engineman | 18280 |
| DEVINE | Hugh | 1908 | 29 | Hamsterley | Hamsterley | Horsekeeper | 18281 |
| DEVINE | Hugh (injured) | 1946 | 32 | Lyme, No.2 | Haydock | Collier | 18282 |
| DEVINE | James | 1911 | 22 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Haulage Lad | 18283 |
| DEVINE | James | 1916 | 21 | St Helens, | St Helens | Contractor's Man | 18284 |
| DEVINE | James | 1927 | Dundonald | Cardenden | Miner | 18285 | |
| DEVINE | James | 1959 | 39 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Shotfirer | 18286 |
| DEVINE | James | 1959 | 39 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Shotfirer | 18287 |
| DEVINE | Joseph | 1913 | 14 | Pemberton | Wigan | Shuntminder | 18288 |
| DEVINE | Martin | 1916 | 24 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Metalman | 18289 |
| DEVINE | Michael | 1908 | 36 | Bonnyside | Bonnybridge | Sinker | 18290 |
| DEVINE | Michael | 1910 | 55 | Blantyreferme | Uddingston | Miner | 18291 |
| DEVINE | Patrick | 1915 | 40 | Blantyreferme | Uddingston | 18292 | |
| DEVINE | Patrick | 1963 | 62 | Michael | East Wemyss | Colliery Shaftsman | 18293 |
| DEVINE | Robert | 1907 | 35 | Highhouse, No.2 | Auchinleck | Brusher | 18294 |